It takes a little more planning to go to the Farmer's Market than it does to go to the grocery, but the benefits from this planning are many.It is a lot of fun to go to the Farmer's Market. I love meeting the farmers who grow our food, talking to the keeper of the hens who lay our eggs.
She tells me about the hen's home in the Avocado grove, and how the only food they eat are the veggies that didn't sell at the market. On Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons on Blackstone and Shaw there is a beautiful FM, located under a shady courtyard.
Central Fish Co. comes to this one, so you can get super fresh fish, right there at the market. See photo below of the Scallop dinner I made, all with things I got from the Farmer's Market. (Well, all but the Arborio actually).
There they have local honey,(which helps with allergies), and chocolate, and jams and pickles. Fresh squeezed Orange juice, flowers, coffee, and tons of fruits and veggies. If you live on the South end, like we do, Saturday mornings on Fulton and Joaquin, the Farmer's Market is large and so cheap! Everything is ripe and plump and local.
This is what is so wonderful about going to the Farmer's Market. You and your money are supporting local, you are bringing home the best for your family's diet, and saving money. Why anyone wouldn't go is beyond me. Maybe they just don't know about it. So, tell a friend and remember to bring your canvas bags or reuse the old bags from the grocery. Your trip to the market is also good for the environment. Using your own bags to recycle, reduce and reuse,plus you are helping to cut down on the fossil fuel it takes to deliver foods from other places. Wow, and you thought you were just buying dinner. Find a Farmer's Market near you and make a difference for your budget, your family's health, and the Earth we share.
Did you know that science has found that meditation does wonders for mental health?
"Researchers at Harvard, Yale, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found evidence that meditation can alter the physical structure of our brains. Brain scans they conducted reveal that experienced meditators boasted increased thickness in parts of the brain that deal with attention and processing sensory input." sited from, http://www.physorg.com/news10312.html
Meditation helps you to connect to your spirit. "Prayer is talking to God, meditation is listening to God."
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Personally, my most profound spiritual moments have been during meditation.
It is also good for marriage. When done together, meditation can help you to connect to your partner on a deeper level. That connection can lead to better communication and a greater understanding for one another.
Meditation also teaches us how to be fully aware in a moment.
Have you ever found yourself sitting in front of your child, a friend, or your spouse, when they are telling you something, only for you to realize moments later that you have not heard a word they said? Wouldn't you like to be fully present in the moment that you are in? Having the ability to give your full attention to one thing at a time can result in better finished projects, conversations and daily tasks, like driving.
Meditating leaves you feeling calm, relaxed, and grounded. It can move you from a scattered and over stimulated mind, to one that is clear and collected.
What does it mean to meditate? Setting an allotted amount of time in your day to sit, be still and not "do" anything. Not think about anything, or talk to anyone, to be still. In our multi-tasking culture, you may have to think back to the last time you were still or present.
If you are interested in trying meditation out for yourself, your chance is on it's way!
Friday July 23rd, 2010 at COIL Yoga Studio at 6:45pm-8:45pm
I will be leading students through a series of soft Yoga postures that prepare the body for sitting comfortably. Followed by assisting students to set up a seat to meditate on, using blankets and bolsters, or if you prefer a chair. Once we are settled, I will star by guiding you through a meditation Then together we will sit in silence to basque in the stillness we create. The room will be lit by candles and free from distractions.
You will be joined by people new to meditation, and those who are experienced as well. Everyone is welcome.
Cost is $35 per person.
You can sign up at: www.coilyoga.com by emailing the studio
or
email me at sarabadorineyoga@gmail.com
Recently, my cousin said to me, describing a woman he had met, "She was one of those yoga-crazed people." Of course I had to laugh. He is right, Yogis (students of Yoga) can be a little obsessive, even in love with their Yoga. I certainly am not excluded from that group. I remember my first Yoga class, it was at a small gym in Fresno, and although it was very challenging, it was love at first forward fold. To this day, almost 12 years later, Yoga and I are still honeymooners. Though, only 3 years a go did I incorporate Yoga a part of my daily life. I have seen myself overcome many physical, emotional, and mental challenges since applying Yoga daily. For example, I used to suffer from panic attacks, I used to be anxious, daily headaches, have trouble focusing, trouble getting to sleep, and tingly legs while lying in bed Now, every single one of these problems are of the past. Yoga is an ancient practice, carried over from the East. There are many different types of Yoga, each has a different main focus and a different outcome. Some classes are gentle and slow, others are sweaty and intense. Of course your teachers personality, training and style will influence your class, making each Yoga experience unique and interesting. Here are just a few benefits that come from doing Yoga:
Yoga gives you tools to reduce stress
lowers your blood pressure
helps you to to sleep quicker, and sleep deeper
greatly reduces back pain
creates flexibility
builds strength sooths the Central Nervous System
shifts blood flow, sending nutrients to internal organs,resulting in healthier skin, and brain
gives you the tools to remain calm in challenging situations
helps you to digest your food
detoxifies the body
Plus many more
Yoga brings you closer to your spirituality, closer to yourself, and teaches a love and connection to all living beings.
If you are thinking about trying Yoga for the first time, go to: www.coilyoga.com
We offer Yoga Basics classes and Yoga for Beginners.
The way I see it, everyone deserves to feel good in their body. The body is a temple, a vessel to carry us through this adventure of life. If we take the time and the effort to care for it properly, it will take care of us back. Plus, it is a good day to try something new. It is a good day to do show yourself some love.
The Internet helps us to connect, yoga helps us to connect, community helps us to connect.Let's yolk the three here with me, Sarah Badorine as your willing guide. Many of my friends and students ask me about what I surround my life around; Yoga and living a healthy life. As a teacher it is important for me to guide my students in a natural, organic and positive way. That theme will continue here, all of your questions will be answered via these three strands: Facebook, my website and this blog.FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=759359058WEBSITE: www.sarahbadorineyoga.comSubscribe to this blog, and I will keep you in-the-know about Yoga, upcoming yoga events, meditation, natural health and beauty tips, amazing vegetarian recipes, what products are best for you and our Earth, what local businesses are up to concerning these subjects, and much, much more!
Thank you and Namaste'
She tells me about the hen's home in the Avocado grove, and how the only food they eat are the veggies that didn't sell at the market. On Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons on Blackstone and Shaw there is a beautiful FM, located under a shady courtyard.
There they have local honey,(which helps with allergies), and chocolate, and jams and pickles. Fresh squeezed Orange juice, flowers, coffee, and tons of fruits and veggies. If you live on the South end, like we do, Saturday mornings on Fulton and Joaquin, the Farmer's Market is large and so cheap! Everything is ripe and plump and local.
